Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
X500
Battery capacity (7,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
iQOO 15 Ultra
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
iQOO 15 Ultra
Screen size (6.85")
WinsWeight
X500
Total weight (211g)
WinsValue
X500
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iQOO 15 Ultra | X500 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.85" | 6.59" | |
| 1,440 × 3,168 | 1,260 × 2,750 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 144Hz | |
| 8,000 nits | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 9600M | |
| 24 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,400 mAh | 7,500 mAh | |
| 100W | 90W | |
| 40W | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 211g | |
| 8.7mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front and back, metal frame | Glass front aluminum frame glass back | |
| Not specified | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo X500
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo X500
Highest resolution main camera.